peril
/ˈperəl/
CEFR level C1Topic EnvironmentWord #6891 in the learning path
严重危险；险境
Definitions
n. serious danger or a situation involving serious danger
严重危险；险境
Example
The sudden storm put the small boat in peril.
突如其来的暴风雨使小船陷入险境。
Coastal communities face increasing peril as rising sea levels threaten their homes and essential infrastructure.
随着海平面上升威胁到住宅和关键基础设施，沿海社区面临的危险日益加剧。
Collocations
- in peril
- put someone in peril
- the perils of
Word family
- perilous (adj.)
- perilously (adv.)
Synonyms
- danger
- hazard
Antonyms
- safety
Usage tip
比danger更正式，常用in peril表示身处险境。
FAQ
- What does peril mean?
- serious danger or a situation involving serious danger
- How is peril pronounced?
- UK /ˈperəl/, US /ˈperəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
